Ok so the tranny fill bolt is stripped? I have tried a few things but can not get it broken loose. I have search and found that you can fill through the vss but i can not get the vss off. I need help. Anyone with any ideas would be appriciated. Thanks guys!

Ben

 

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What do you mean stripped

stripped as in :

the threads are fucked and the bolt just turns in the whole

or the head is rounded off?

 

i mean that the head is rounded

ben

 

try vice grips

if is way too rounded then get a grinder and make the edges flat so you can grab it with vice grips. Clamp the grips on super tight...use 2 hands. Should work.

 

only bad thing its is in such a tight space? any other ideas?
thanks
Ben

 

go to your local hardware store. they make a special bit for things like this. Trust me i used to work at one.

 

or drain the old fluid, and place the correct amount (measured to the drop) of oil through top of your casing via your speedo gear hole.

 

ya i think craftsman has something that takes out stripped bolts w/ a hex head

 

to fill through the speedo cable dont you have to remove the vss first correct? I tried removeing this but it wont come loose?

Ben

 

Yes, remove the vss, one 10mm long bolt, just wiggle it side to side, the o-ring probably is fried a bit.

 

what does the vss look like when it comes out?
Any pics
Thanks
Ben

 

You can also fill it through the hole for the reverse light switch. But these alternate fill methods are just a temporary measure. Focus on getting the problem fixed. I had one that was really stuck once and had to used a pole on the end of the wrench and hit it with a dead-blow hammer several times. If you can get something to grab onto the stripped head of this bolt, I would try using an extension bar to get more leverage on it.

 

Thanks guys H-T always comes through. I filled the tranny through the reverse light switch. Thanks again guys

Ben